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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Huston Tillotson University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Huston-Tillotson University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huston-Tillotson University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,569 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,569 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,449 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,458 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 72% |
Admission |
Huston-Tillotson University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,885 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 979 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Huston-Tillotson University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huston-Tillotson University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Huston-Tillotson University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Huston-Tillotson University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Huston-Tillotson University | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,025 students)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huston-Tillotson University or SFASU?
- Huston Tillotson University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($12,569.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at SFASU than Huston Tillotson University ($18,858.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Huston-Tillotson University ($13,858 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 14.1% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,449 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huston Tillotson University than Stephen F Austin State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 132.5% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($10,363 vs. $4,458)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huston-Tillotson University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Huston-Tillotson University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 215 points higher than at Huston-Tillotson University (786)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huston-Tillotson University or SFASU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SFASU and Huston-Tillotson University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Huston Tillotson University (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $33,000)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/